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Vertical Cut-Out
The Pistol Grip Ball Head also comes with a Vertical Cut-Out (G) for 360 degree
photography. To use this feature, simply squeeze the trigger and rotate the Pistol Grip
Ball Head until you feel the ball head begin to move downward. You may now use the
Pistol Grip Ball Head at any angle. You can even shoot straight down.
Pistol Grip Head System
Parts of The Pistol Grip Head System
A. Quick Release Leg Lock Lever
B. Quick Release Plate
C. Mounting Screw
D. Leveler
E. Trigger Control Lock
F. Quick Release Locking Lever
G. Vertical Cut Out
H. Threaded Screw
A
B
C
D
E
F
Specifications
Ball diameter
Height
Weight
Max load
1.77 inches
4.92 inches
1.21 lb
3.3 lb
EG
E
Mounting the Head
Located under the Pistol Grip Head System is the mounting socket where it can be
screwed on to the platform of an adaptable bipod or monopod.
This Pistol Grip Head System fits onto standard tripods of both 1/4 and 3/8 inch
threads. To change the thread size remove the Threaded Screw (H) which is located
under the base of the Pistol Grip Head System by using your finger and gently push
down and to the right to remove screw. Place the Threaded Screw in a safe place.
H
Quick Release Plate
1. Hold open the Quick Release Leg Lock Lever (A) outward until it stops and remove
the Quick Release Plate (B) by lifting upward.
2. Position the plate so that the Mounting Screw (C) aligns with the tripod socket on the
camera or camcorder and screw into place.
3. Hold open the Quick Release Lock Lever (A) outward and with the camera tilted
slightly down, slide the Quick Release Plate (B) back into position. Secure the
platform using the Quick Release Locking Lever (F) by pressing firmly until it stops.
Using the Pistol Grip Ball Head
For movement in any direction, simply loosen the Pistol Grip Ball Head, by squeezing
the Trigger Control Lock (E). When you have reached your desired position, simply
release the trigger lock and the Pistol Grip Ball Head will lock into place.